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Former Indian opener Shikhar Dhawan is celebrating his 40th birthday today. Popularly known as ‘Gabbar,’ Dhawan retired from all formats of international cricket in August 2024 but continues to earn crores through endorsements and investments. On his special day, fans across the country are sending him heartfelt wishes on social media.
Shikhar Dhawan’s Total Net Worth
Even after retiring from international cricket, Dhawan’s total net worth is estimated to be around ₹125 crore. Post-retirement, his main sources of income include brand endorsements and IPL earnings.
IPL Earnings
Dhawan began his IPL journey in 2008 with Delhi Capitals for ₹12 lakh. From 2014 to 2017, he earned ₹12.5 crore per season playing for Sunrisers Hyderabad. Last year, he earned ₹8.25 crore annually from Punjab Kings. In total, his IPL earnings amount to approximately ₹91.8 crore.
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International Match Fees
For playing a Test match, Dhawan received ₹15 lakh, and for ODIs and T20s, he earned ₹6 lakh and ₹5 lakh per match, respectively.
Brand Endorsements
Dhawan is the brand ambassador for several major companies, including Jio, Nerolac Paints, Lez, Oppo, Boat, IMG Reliance, Elsis Sports, and V-Star.
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Investments and Properties
Dhawan has invested in yoga and wellness startup SARVA and also in the online stock trading platform Upstox.
Properties
He owns several luxurious properties in India and abroad. Dhawan has lavish homes in Delhi and Mumbai. In 2015, he purchased a property in Australia for $730,000, which is around ₹7 crore in Indian currency. Additionally, he owns a luxury apartment in Gurugram worth ₹69 crore.
Shikhar Dhawan’s career and investments prove that with smart planning and brand collaborations, one can achieve lasting success even after retiring from cricket.
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